Lackawanna County Library System

Bonnie's Knitting Workshop
2025-05-05 16:00 (America/New_York) | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
4 Week Workshop
Monday, May 5 – May 12 – May 19 – June 2
Learn how to knit or brush up on your knitting skills at Bonnie’s 4 Week Knitting Workshop! The focus of this weekly workshop will be to create a shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you). Bonnie will discuss what supplies you need and where to get them at the first class.
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Movie Matinees
2025-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Stop by the library to watch a variety of family-friendly movies in our teen lounge.

A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Basic Literacy.

Tummy Time Tots
2025-05-05 14:30 | Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Help your babies develop their gross motor skills. We will have different sensory activities to make tummy time fun for our youngest library littles!
For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library
520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509
570-348-3000 x 3015

Toddlers on the Move
2025-05-05 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us as we work on skills such as balancing, throwing, kicking, and jumping; using a combination of music, movement, and one-on-one activities for parents and children.
Ages 1-3
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Toddler Play Date
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Carbondale Public Library, 5 North Main St., Carbondale, PA, 18407, United States
Join us at the library for a wonderful play date opportunity for both moms and children ages three and under.
Our Family Place Room will be reserved for moms and tots to use for parent-child socialization.
A PA Forward® Initiative Promoting Civic & Social Literacy.

Youth-Led Chess Club
2025-05-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us from 2:30-4:30 PM for our Youth-Led Chess Club, where youth ages 5-16 can learn and enjoy the game of chess! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, our knowledgeable teen hosts will provide instruction and tips to help you improve your skills. Chess boards and clocks will be available for use, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Enjoy some snacks while you play, and check out books from our collection to practice your skills between meetings. Come, make new friends, and discover the strategic fun of chess!
May Schedule:
Sunday, May 4
Sunday, May 11
Any questions please e-mail Mary at MGraham@albright.org

Teen Trip to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Drive, Dalton, PA, 18414, United States
Join us for a special behind-the-scenes visit to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary! Teens will receive a private tour of the sanctuary, where they’ll meet the many rescued animals who now call this beautiful place home. From pigs to goats, cows to cats, each animal has a unique story to share.
In addition to connecting with the animals, teens will learn about the wide range of careers connected to animal care, advocacy, and sanctuary operations. This is a great opportunity for those interested in animals, environmental science, or nonprofit work to explore future career paths.
Space is limited and registration is required: https://indraloka.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/indraloka/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1858&
Any questions please reach out to Mary at mgraham@albright.org.
We will be meeting at Indraloka.

Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time
2025-05-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for songs, rhymes, stories, and bubbles! Recommended for ages birth-2; siblings welcome. Please register.

Storytime
2025-05-02 10:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Storytime is designed to promote and enhance early literacy skills in your child. We incorporate stories, movement songs, crafts and free play in a way that encourages vocabulary development. This storytime will have special guest readers from the University of Scranton!
Ages 2-6
How to register:

Online
Call 570-207-0764
In Person

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Stamp n Swap
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Stampers, papercrafters and scrapbookers – bring your current stamping or paper crafting projects and craft informally with other paper crafters. For adults. Registration required. Register below.

Meet the Plants (Session 5)
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 P.M.
(For ages 9-15)
Engage with plants like you never have before! In this 6-week club, you’ll meet, experiment with, and take home a variety of plants while learning tips and tricks about their cultivation and care. This club will be led by plant expert, Kristin Armstrong, on behalf of Lackawanna County 4H.
Registration required. Please register in-person or by calling 570-842-4700.

Senior Scams Prevention
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Dana Neely, an Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, will be visiting the library to address the issue of fraud targeting the elderly community. Join us to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Teen Game Night
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Albright Memorial Library, Technology Lab, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us to test out more role-playing games created and led by our newly trained teen Dungeon Masters. Continue your adventure or begin a new story in another one-shot campaign.

NKH Chess Club
2025-05-01 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Are you looking to learn how to play chess or just want to enjoy the game and brush up on your skills, come join the NKH Chess Club!
Adults
How to register: Stop by, call 570-207-0764 or online.
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Movie Bingo
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 A.M.
(Adult Programming)
Join us for Bingo at North Pocono Public Library! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow library patrons in the community room. In May, all of our prizes will be cinematic — win movie snacks, DVDs, and enter a raffle to win a pair of Cinemark tickets.
Registration is requried.

Music Movement and Me
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., PA, 18411, United States
Join us at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the first Thursday of the month. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, signing, crafts, and of course bubbles. The school is located at 537 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. Recommended for ages birth-5; siblings welcome. No signing experience required. Please register.

Grab & Go: Spring Bird Ornaments
2025-05-01 09:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
All Day on Thursday, May 1
(Youth Programming)
Drop-in at North Pocono Public Library and pick up a craft kit to make at home. This month , children of all ages can make Spring Bird Ornaments. For children of all ages.

From Our Kitchen to Yours
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Our ongoing series will feature Paulina Kuratnick who will instruct attendees in how to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Registration is required. For adults.

Pet First Aid
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)
PAWsitively for the Animals will be visiting North Pocono Public Library to present a seminar on first aid care for dogs and cats. Participants will learn emergency readiness and first aid techniques, what looks “normal,” the basics of pet CPR, shock, choking, and seizures, and overlooked issues.
Registration is required.

An Evening of Scrabble
2025-04-30 16:30 | Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Do you love to play Scrabble? Or would you like to try your hand at this classic word game? Then, join us for an evening of Scrabble at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library.
Adults only.
How to register:

In person
Call 570-207-0764
Online

Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
1032 Green Ridge Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Doodle & Drizzle: Pancake Art
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Tweens ages 8-12 can join us in the kitchen as we create pancake art.
Space is limited so please be sure to register.
Any questions please email Mary at mgraham@albright.org

Movie: The Apprentice
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:05 | Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509, United States
Join us every Wednesday at 2:00 PM for a free movie screening at the Albright Memorial Library.
This week’s feature is “The Apprentice,” The story of how a young Donald Trump started his real-estate business in 1970s and ’80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy M. Cohn. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards.

Harmony for Homeschoolers: Learn Violin
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us for a special violin class led by talented teen violinist Saige! This four-week program is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their own violin. Registration is required for the first class only, and we hope to extend the program beyond four weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow through music!
📅 Duration: 4 weeks🎻 Requirement: Participants must bring their own violin📝 Registration: Only register once for the whole series
Sign up today and start your musical journey! You only need to register once for the whole series.

Terrific Tales
2025-04-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join Mrs. Burke for stories, songs, and rhymes! Recommended for ages 2-3; siblings welcome. Please register.

Reading Adventures Storytime
2025-04-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Abington Community Library, 1200 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
Join us in our Preschool-Kindergarten Storytime where we read, sing, talk, play and write to build early learning skills.
Geared towards ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome.
Please register.

Preschool Stories: April Showers
2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Tuesday, April 29 at 10:30 A.M.
(Youth Programming)
Join Miss Elizabeth at North Pocono Public Library for stories, songs, and a craft. Designed for ages 3-5.
No registration is required to attend.

Capital Campaign Meeting
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow, PA, 18444-9254, United States
Monday, April 28 at 6:00 P.M.
There will be a Capital Campaign meeting in the community room of the library. This meeting is open to the public.
